Is Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi The Man To Bridge The Differences Between the West And Putin?

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Sputnik: Russia's Tireless Champion: Berlusconi Sets off on Fence-Mending Mission

A man of enviable determination, Italy's former prime minister has embarked on an intricate quest to mend Russia's relations with the West.

Silvio Berlusconi is currently in Russia "following President Putin everywhere," Il Giornale reported. Italy's former prime minister said that the Russian leader invited him to come

Berlusconi does not hold any position of power at the moment, but his expertise is abundant as is his list of friends, allies, partners and acquaintances.

WNU Editor: They are very good friends who also spend their vacations together .... Putin spends weekend with Berlusconi in Altai republic (ITAR-TASS) .... but is former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi the man to broker such a detente .... in today's international climate the answer is no.